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NameTROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Address1595 GLIDEWELL DR.
 
City/State/ZIP
BURLINGTON NC 27215
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyAlamance
Inspection Date 1/27/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 At least one employee who has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) No paper towels at the front hand sink, PIC added new ones. CDI.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 Food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency to avoid contamination. P Ice machine, touching ice had a yellow debris buildup. I educated PIC on the importance of keeping this clean and how to do so by breaking it down and wash rinse and sanitize the partition. CDI.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. P Kale and spinach was sitting out at room temp, per PIC about an hour. See temp log. I educated her that this needs to be held cold, even during rushes. She moved to wic to cool quickly. CDI.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Outer Openings, Protected (C) - Back door was cracked open during inspection, keep closed for pest control.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) Observed a box of food on the floor of the walk in freezer, keep food off of the floor 6 in or higher. Also observed containers of dry food open throughout such as whey protein and chocolate powder, these need to be covered when not current in use.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water, or in running water that quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed cups being used to scoop dry food such as whey protein and white chocolate. Please get something with a handle so that the entire cup is not in the food. Also, observed handle of scoop laying in the chicken.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Clean all floors, walls and ceilings where splatter or debris build up is occurring. Clean shelving at the front pick up station and metal shelving throughout. Clean floor drains.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 In walk-in refrigerator units and dry storage spaces, the light intensity must be at least 10-foot candles. The wic has only 6 foot candles of lighting, needs to be 10. Please replace with a stronger bulb.